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Department of Theatre & Dance Scholarships
The ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance offers a variety of scholarships!
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
High School Students-
-High School GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
-Scholastic exam scores: ACT 22 (composite total without writing) or comparable SAT score.Transfer Students-
-Transfer students must have a College GPA of 2.5 overall with a 3.0 average in Theatre.Current ETSU Students-
-Current ETSU students must have a College GPA of 2.5 overall with a 3.0 average in Theatre.Daryl & Harold "Bud" Frank Scholarship
About:
The program focuses on recruiting exceptional theatre students, nurturing their artistic and intellectual growth through challenging curricula and hands-on experiences, and promoting their commitment to life-long, high quality artistic involvements.
Awards:
Incoming Freshman Award-
-$5,000 awarded every year for 4 years as long as enrollment is continuous and all requirements are met.Transfer Student Award-
-$5,000 awarded every year for 2 years as long as enrollment is continuous and all requirements are met.Current Student Award-
-$5,000 awarded every year for the remainder of undergraduate theatre major coursework (up to 120 credit hours) as long as enrollment is continuous and all requirements are met.-Recipients who are first year freshman must live on campus and buy a meal plan first year.
ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance Friends of Theatre, James Norwood, Frank, Lois Manahan, Flora & Henry Joy, Herb Parker, and Andrea Richey Scholarships
About:
The purpose of the ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance Friends of Theatre, James Norwood, Frank, Lois Manahan, Flora & Henry Joy, Herb Parker, and Andrea Richey Scholarships are to generate scholarships for deserving Theatre majors.
Awards:
-Friends of Theatre Scholarship is a book and materials fee.
-Andrea Richey Scholarship will give preference to underrepresented students, out of state students, or first-generation college students (in that order).
-Herb Parker Scholarship provides supporting funds for deserving students of underrepresented backgrounds who seek to be active theatre majors.
- All scholarships will be paid in two equal installments, one at the beginning of the Fall semester and the other at the beginning of the Spring semester. Scholarship amounts will be granted according to available funds.
Scholarship Expectations
If awarded a Theatre & Dance scholarship, the student must:
- Maintain a 3.0 average in Theatre and a 2.5 overall average.
- Enroll as a full-time student at ETSU, majoring in Theatre. The student is expected to earn a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
- Audition for all ETSU Theatre, faculty-directed productions each semester and accept a role in one production per semester. If not cast, scholarship students must work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. Students who are interested in design/tech may opt out of auditioning and work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. A minimum involvement of ten hours per week on ETSU Theatre & Dance productions (or Director of Theatre & Dance approved activities) is required.
- Enroll in and complete a 3-hour theatre course each semester (minimum).
- Meet with the Department Chair for advisement prior to registration for classes every semester.
-If students fail to comply with the criteria for the scholarship, the award will not be continued for additional semesters or years on this program.-Scholarship recipients must reapply each academic year.
Theatre & Dance Scholarship Application Information
Please submit the following:
Theatre & Dance Scholarship Application Form
Additionally, please submit the following via email to: theatreanddancescholarshipapplication@etsu.edu. Type your first and last name in the email subject line.
- Headshot and Resume. The headshot should be a clear full-face front and upper shoulder picture of the applicant.
- Incoming Freshman & Transfer Students: Three letters of recommendation—at least one must effectively speak to the applicant’s work in theatre. Current ETSU Theatre Majors: name & email address of three references that can speak to the applicant's work in theatre.
- An electronic design & production portfolio and/or video performance audition.
- A video presentation telling us about yourself and your work in the theatre & dance.
Electronic portfolio should include visual examples of previous theatre work. Video auditions should highlight performance areas of interest. Entire submission (portfolio and/or video performance audition + video presentation) should be a maximum of 10 minutes in length.
Application Deadline: March 7
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Creative Arts Scholarship
About:
The purpose of the ETSU Creative Arts Scholarship is to generate scholarships for deserving students who are first-time out-of-state students in the arts.Award:
-New out-of-state students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are eligible (including international students) to receive in-state tuition rates.
-Scholarship recipients receive support in an amount equivalent to out-of-state tuition.
-Recipients pay only in-state tuition rates.
-Scholarship award is for 8 semesters (does not include summers).
-Recipients who are first year freshman must live on campus and buy a meal plan first year.
Criteria:
A student must apply as an entering first-time freshman with a 2.75 high school GPA. Students must be admitted to the university to apply.Scholarship Expectations
If awarded a Creative Arts Scholarship, the student must:
- Maintain a 3.0 average in Theatre and/or Dance and a 2.5 overall institutional average.
- Enroll as a full-time student at ETSU, majoring in Theatre, minoring in Theatre, or minoring in Dance. The student is expected to earn a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
- Audition for all ETSU Theatre, faculty-directed productions each semester and accept a role in one production per semester. If not cast, scholarship students must work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. Students who are interested in design/tech may opt out of auditioning and work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. A minimum involvement of five hours per week on ETSU Theatre & Dance productions (or Director of Theatre & Dance approved activities) is required.
- Enroll in and complete a 3-hour theatre and/or dance course each semester (minimum).
- Meet with the Department Chair for advisement prior to registration for classes every semester.
-If students fail to comply with the criteria for the scholarship, the award will not be continued for additional semesters or years on this program.
Scholarship Application Information
Click here to apply: Creative Arts Scholarship Application
Questions? Contact Dr. Scott Contreras-Koterbay at koterbay@etsu.edu
Application Deadline: March 7
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Undergraduate Research Honors Program
About:
The Undergraduate Research Honors Program (URHP) is a program of study that requires 12 credit hours of honors enriched theatre courses and 6 hours of senior honors thesis. URHP students have access to the opportunities and benefits of the larger Honors community.
Award:
Newly admitted students (both Tennessee residents and Out-of-State) who participate in the Undergraduate Research Honors Program will receive a scholarship of $2500 ($1250 per semester) towards tuition.
-This scholarship is awarded for a maximum of eight semesters of study and contingent on maintaining eligibility. The 8-semester maximum is cumulative with other ETSU tuition scholarships, such as APS.
-Scholarship offers are separate from offers of acceptance into a URHP Discipline.
-Scholarship offers are generally made in May and December.
-Fall scholarships do not post to student accounts until mid August.
-Students receiving scholarships must enroll in a minimum of 15 credits each semester.
Criteria:
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
High School Students-
-High School GPA of a 3.2 overall (unweighted) or a minimum ACT composite score of 25 (1200 SAT Critical Reading & Math).Transfer Students-
-Transfer students must enter in their freshman or sophomore year with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2.Current ETSU Students-
-Current ETSU students must enter in their freshman or sophomore year with an overall ETSU GPA of 3.2 or
a minimum GPA of 3.5 in courses in the discipline.Program Expectations
If enrolled in the University Research Honors Program, the student must:
- Maintain the following cumulative GPAs: up to 45 hours 3.00; 46-60 hours 3.15; 60+ hours 3.25.
- Enroll as a full-time student at ETSU, majoring in Theatre. The student is expected to earn a minimum of 15 credit hours per semester.
- Audition for all ETSU Theatre, faculty-directed productions each semester and accept a role in one production per semester. If not cast, scholarship students must work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. Students who are interested in design/tech may opt out of auditioning and work on a construction crew, running crew or in some other aspect (such as stage management) of at least one production every semester. A minimum involvement of ten hours per week on ETSU Theatre & Dance productions (or Director of Theatre & Dance approved activities) is required.
- Enroll in and complete a 3-hour theatre course each semester (minimum).
- Meet with the URHP Theatre & Dance coordinator, Dr. Ante Ursić (ursica@etsu.edu), for advisement prior to registration for classes every semester.
-If students fail to comply with the criteria for the program and/or scholarship, they will not be permitted to continue in the program, and the award will not be continued for additional semesters or years on this program.
Application Information
To learn more about the Undergraduate Research Honors program, click here: URHP
Click here to apply: Theatre & Dance URHP Application
Questions? Contact Dr. Ante Ursić at ursica@etsu.edu
Application Deadline: March 7
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Department of Theatre & Dance / Barter Theatre Internship Scholarship
About:
The Department of Theatre & Dance Internship with Barter Theatre in Abingdon, VA serves as elective credit(s) in Theatre for one work intensive period within the chosen (and approved) Barter Theatre Department (Box Office, Costumes/Wardrobe, Lighting, Props, Scenery, Sound or Stage Management and Acting).
The ETSU Internship with Barter Theatre will entail approximately 8-10 hours of work per day, 6 days per week for up to 55 hours per week. It is important to note that the work arrangement with Barter Theatre will most likely extend beyond the normal ETSU calendar. Exact dates for the internship will be determined upon internship approval and acceptance. (Summer semester internships will run approximately mid-May through mid-August.)
Award:
The scholarship will be a last dollar scholarship to cover tuition and fees after the application of any federal or state aid (excluding loans) and ETSU or external scholarships (including the Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship). The amount of the scholarship will vary depending on the student’s residency classification and financial aid/scholarship package. Housing and a stipend will be included as part of this scholarship.
All applicants are required to file a FAFSA to receive the maximum amount of aid possible.
Criteria:
Students who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply:
- An ETSU Junior or Senior Theatre major that has completed the theatre core requirements prior to application.
-A 2.5 minimum overall GPA and a 3.0 minimum GPA in Theatre courses.
-Transfer students must complete at least one semester as a full-time student in residence at ETSU prior to application.
Application Information
Please complete the following steps:
All applicants must email bartertheatreinternshipapplication@etsu.edu to request an application packet.
Acting Applicants-
- Application Packet.
- Headshot and Resume. The headshot should be a clear full-face front and upper shoulder picture of the applicant.
- Name & email address of three references that can speak to the applicant's work in theatre.
- Acting applicants are required to attend a live audition—To sign up for an audition, contact Barter Theatre The acting applicants' live audition must consist of two contrasting monologues each 1-minute in length, 16-32 bars of a song, and a resume and headshot (No props please, a chair will be available). An important portion of the application and audition process may also include an interview with representatives from the Barter Theatre.
An application submission does not guarantee a recommendation from the ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance. A recommendation from the ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance does not guarantee the approval of the internship for Barter Theatre.
Technical Applicants-
- Application Packet.
- Headshot and Resume. The headshot should be a clear full-face front and upper shoulder picture of the applicant.
- Name & email address of three references that can speak to the applicant's work in theatre.
- Costumes/Wardrobe, Lighting, Props, Scenery, Sound and Stage Management applicants should provide photos of work samples (if possible) in their application packet and be prepared to discuss.
An important portion of the application process may also include an interview with representatives from the Barter Theatre. An application submission does not guarantee a recommendation from the ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance. A recommendation from the ETSU Department of Theatre & Dance does not guarantee the approval of the internship for Barter Theatre. Barter Theatre will contact the technical applicant to schedule their interview if the applicant is under consideration for selection.
Once ETSU Theatre & Dance/Barter Theatre have received the completed application packet and the interview/audition has been conducted with representatives from both entities, the applicant will be notified as soon as possible of acceptance or rejection to the internship program.
Please submit all application materials via email to: bartertheatreinternshipapplication@etsu.edu. Type your first and last name in the email subject line. Application Deadline: October 15
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